Pork exports suffer due to ASF, with almost $350 million less from Japan and Mexico.

The Spanish pork industry has reported a loss of 350 million euros in export revenue during the first half of the year, primarily affecting trade with Japan and Mexico. The National Association of Meat Industries (Anice) identified the African Swine Fever (ASF) as the primary driver behind this decline, noting that the disease has led to the closure of several key international markets.

This reduction in trade represents a significant financial impact for Spanish producers. The industry body has characterized the current situation as a strong negative effect on export performance, highlighting the vulnerability of the sector to sanitary restrictions imposed due to the spread of the virus.